Anglesey

American  

[ang-guhl-see] / ˈæŋ gəl si /

noun

1. an island and county in northwestern Wales. 276 sq. mi. (714 sq. km).

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Anglesey British  

/ ˈæŋɡəlsɪ /

noun

1. Welsh name: Ynys Môn.  an island and county of N Wales, formerly part of Gwynedd (1974–96), separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait. Administrative centre: Llangefni. Pop: 59 500 (2003 est). Area: 720 sq km (278 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Anglesey

Possibly from Old Norse Ǫngullsey “Hook Island,” or Old Norse Ǫnglisey “Ǫngli's Island”

Example Sentences

But on Anglesey, designer Craig Ledwards believes he has come up with a caravan alternative akin to a "luxury hotel room".

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On another occasion, an octopus was spotted changing colour in footage captured at Menai Bridge beach on Anglesey.

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The six-part crime drama, that was filmed on Anglesey and across Gwynedd, has been praised by critics ahead of its release at the end of January.

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But series 3 contestant, Elen Wyn, from Anglesey, said she thinks "it's deeper than a good job, it's more to do with your personality".

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And another warning for snow and ice between Sunday and Monday afternoon covers most of Wales apart from Anglesey.

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